“Love Me Do” was the debut single of the Beatles. But this isn’t just any old 7-inch. It’s a promotional copy of the release from the United Kingdom — likely the first time the song was pressed on vinyl. However, the actual tune had existed in some way or another since the late-1950s. According to band lore, it was written by Paul McCartney and tweaked by John Lennon, so it’s among the first Lennon-McCartney credits. Take a closer look at the label on both sides of the record and you’ll notice a serious misspelling: Lennon-McArtney. Like unique vinyl colors or exclusive album art, misprints are also sought-after by hardcore collectors due to their limited nature. We know a lot more about the value of Love Me Do because this promo copy has exchanged hands on Discogs a few times. The release originally sold for about $1,300 in 2015 and most recently for $9,700. The price has fluctuated a bit, but the highest it’s reached is $15,000.
